First Soft Shell Crabs Sighting

Just wanted to bump this back up.
Anyone have any more recent experiences with sof shell crab around town? Would love some recomendations...

verka in Greater Boston Area

Does anyone know of a homemade meal delivery service?

This place is amazing ! http://www.cuisineenlocale.com/
I've only tried their food at a dinner party, but their Shared Food program sounds like what you might be looking for?
http://www.cuisineenlocale.com/component/content/article/41/104-once-a-week

verka in Greater Boston Area

Best Kaiseki option?

Thank you so very much for everyone's awesome input and recs. I've made a reservation for Friday at Kyo Ya for the 10 course dinner :) Will report back !

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Kyo Ya
94 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

verka in Manhattan

Best Kaiseki option?

I am looking for the best, most authentic Kaiseki option in Manhattan. Right now I am looking at:
Sugiyama, Rosanjin or EN Japanese. Can anyone comment on the best option of the 3? Or recomend anything else I am overlooking? I'd like to spend 200 to 300 for 2 people (not including any sake pairings) and would also like a place with a really nice, special setting. I prefer Lower Manhattan.

Thanks !

verka in Manhattan

Help me find an excellent prix fixe option

Sorry...I really meant a tasting menu *brain fart*

verka in Manhattan

Help me find an excellent prix fixe option

I am looking to take my little sister out to a nice prix fixe dinner in New York in October for her birthday. I would like to spend ~300 for 2 people, including drinks, tax and tips, wine pairings not necessary to be included in this total. We're not particular on the type of food, but something in Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn would work best. Also something where I can get a reservation for a Friday nite 3 weeks from now.

Thanks hounds !

verka in Manhattan

CSA Rating

Red Fire Farm - this is our second year. We love it ! The variety has been great, although a bit too much lettuce and not enough corn this year. But that might be our personal taste. I would give it 5 stars.

verka in Greater Boston Area

ISO currants (red or black)

Has anyone seen any fresh red or black currants on sale? I would prefer areas north of Boston, but if they are available, I would be willing to go anywhere....
Thanks.

verka in Greater Boston Area

croissants there anyone in the Boston/Cambridge area, making wonderful croissants?

Second the Iggy's croissant! Especially plain ones early in the morning at their Fresh Pond store/bakery.

verka in Greater Boston Area

Where to watch the World Cup?

The Field in Central Sq. is a great place to watch games.

verka in Greater Boston Area

Frozen Yogurt?

I am looking for a place that has many different flavors of frozen yogurt, but that mixes in those flavors with either plain or chocolate yogurt (those are usually the only 2 base flavors). Usually this is done via this big machine that smooshes together the base yogurt and whatever flavor you pick

Here is Boston there are a couple of Middle Eastern restaurants that do this (Kiraz, Angora).

Is there something similar in DC and surrounding area?

Thanks !

verka in Washington DC & Baltimore Area

homemade apple sauce

I have a tradition where every year, I make my sister homemade applesauce for her birthday. Alas, this year its just not meant to be. Does anyone know where I can buy some really good, fresh made apple sauce?

I am willing to travel, but north of Boston will work best.

Thanks !

verka in Greater Boston Area

Pomelo salad (Yum Som-O)

I just got back from Thailand where I fell in love with this spicy, citrusy salad - Pomelo salad (yum som-o). ... Before I try to recreate this on my own, does anyone have any idea if I can find this anywhere in the Boston area. I already checked the menus of all the usual suspects: Dok Bua, Montien, S&I with no luck.

Thanks.

verka in Greater Boston Area

Burrata in Boston?

Probably not as good as the other recommendations, but works in a pinch...Costco has some imported from Italy.

verka in Greater Boston Area

Best Lemon-based dessert

I am having the most intense craving for lemons. Where can I find the best lemon mousse, lemon tart or any other lemon based desserts in Boston and surroundings?

Thanks !

verka in Greater Boston Area

corn ice cream?

I am having the strangest craving for corn ice cream that just won't go away... Any ideas where I can get some? Christina's used to make it this time of year, but they don't seem to anymore. I've asked the last few times I was there and they thought I was a bit strange. Any leads would be appreciated, location doesn't matter but north of the city preferred !

verka in Greater Boston Area

Unsweetend Dried Fruit

I am looking for a source of unsweetened dried fruit in the Boston area, preferably north suburbs, but I am willing to travel. I am specifically looking for unsweetened dried cranberries.

Can anyone help?

verka in Greater Boston Area